framing

1 of 2

noun

fram·​ing ˈfrā-miŋ 

: frame, framework

framing

2 of 2

present participle of frame entry 2

Synonyms of framing

Noun

• structure
• framework
• architecture
• frame

Examples of framing in a Sentence

Noun

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

The situation—his icy glare, the perfect framing—was a bit of stagecraft amid chaos. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026

With no instruction telling her otherwise, the system interpreted this framing as authorization to assume the human role. — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

In a season dominated by international directors and blockbuster hits, that framing stands out. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for framing

• aiming
• blaming
• claiming
• flaming
• gaming
• laming
• maiming
• naming
• shaming
• taming
• declaiming
• defaming